The commander of the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet), Admiral Sergei Avakyants, is currently on vacation and later transferred to the reserve. It has been reported DEA News With reference to the press service of Yuri Trutnev, the presidential envoy of the Far Eastern Federal District (FEFD).
“The commander of the Pacific Fleet, Admiral Sergey Avakyants, is currently on vacation and then being transferred to the reserve after reaching the age limit for service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,” the message states.
On April 6, 2023, the admiral turned 65 years old. It is stated that he is still on the personnel lists of the Ministry of Defense. It is emphasized that after his retirement, he will become the head of the structure that coordinates the work of military sports training and patriotic education centers.
April 20, Presidential Ambassador to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev reported The commander of the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet) of the Russian Navy, Sergey Avakyants, is leaving his post during a meeting with the regional heads.
RIA Novosti later reportedAdmiral Viktor Liina is considered a candidate for the post of commander of the Pacific Fleet.
17 April Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported To Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the advance of the sudden inspection of the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet). On conducting Shoigu’s surprise inspection reported 14 April. He noted that the main purpose of verification activities will be to increase the ability of the Russian Armed Forces to solve the tasks of repelling the aggression of a potential enemy from the ocean and sea directions.